Welcome to Newton Harcourt

Newton Harcourt is a small village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated on the River Sence and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Newton Harcourt is the St. Luke's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drinks.

Newton Harcourt is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The village is also located near several nature reserves, including the Fosse Meadows Nature Area and the Watermead Country Park. These reserves are home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and reptiles, and are a popular destination for nature lovers.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10°C

Feels Like: 8.5°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Leicester Grammar School Trust Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr John Watson	London Road Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9FL 1162591900 School Website
Kilby St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Rebecca Hartshorne	Main Street Kilby Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3TD 01162402434 School Website
Gartree High School Oadby Academy Converter Ages:10-14 Head Teacher Ms Sonia Singleton	Ridge Way Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5TQ 01162717421 School Website
Beauchamp College Academy Converter Ages:14-18 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Kelly	Ridge Way Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5TP 01162729100 School Website
Brocks Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Ms Sally Wicken	Howdon Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5WP 01162714885 School Website
Stoneygate School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Price	6 London Road Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9DJ 1162592282 School Website
Great Glen St Cuthberts Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Hawkins	The Chase Great Glen Leicester Leicestershire LE8 9EQ 01162592764 School Website
Woodland Grange Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Brown	Beaufort Way Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4TY 1162720401 School Website
Thythorn Field Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Price	Bidesford Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2QU 01162889040 School Website
The Meadow Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-10 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Allen Mrs Charlie Smith	Meadow Way Wigston Magna Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3QZ 01162887227 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 3.25 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 5.18 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 6.03 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 8.71 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 8.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Oadby Grange Airport Cars 0116 271 5088 Glen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4RH 1.47 Miles
Pickwick Travel Chauffeur Hire 0116 259 1099 3 Garfield Park, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9JY 1.61 Miles
Alport Cars 0116 257 1122 7 Glaisdale Rd, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3YN 1.69 Miles
Airport Specialists 0116 271 1451 21 Lowcroft Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5UD 1.70 Miles
Grahams Taxis 0116 288 4401 34 Homestead Dr, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2HN 1.95 Miles
Airlink 0116 240 3773 10 Langdale, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8TF 2.02 Miles
Oadby Express Taxis 0116 216 7941 125 Rosemead Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP 2.02 Miles
Taxis A G 0116 271 1771 58 Fairfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4NE 2.09 Miles
Fleckney Rural Cars 0116 240 4567 7 Highfield Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 8BD 2.12 Miles
Queens Cars 0116 271 2828 35 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5DL 2.19 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newton Harcourt Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Wistow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Green/London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Glen Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Kilby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oaks Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Chestnut Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Harrogate Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cross Counties Pcn Enhanced Access 07905 992273	Cross Counties Pcn C/O Croft Mc 2 Glen Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4PE
The Croft Medical Centre 0116 2711740	The Croft Medical Centre 2 Glen Road, Oadby Leicester LE2 4PE
Rosemead Drive Surgery 0116 2166997	103 Rosemead Drive Oadby Leicester LE2 5PP
Oadby & Wigston Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2166997	Rosemead Drive Surgery 103 Rosemead Drive Oadby Leicestershire LE2 5PP
Spectrum Health 0116 2719042	Severn Surgery 159 Uplands Road, Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4NW

Local Stores

Great Glen
13 Main Street
Butch Dept.
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8 9GH
01162 592161
Store Website
1.26 miles

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SPAR - Great Glen
11 Stretton Raod
Great Glen
LE8 9GN
01245 353781
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 2.16 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 2.39 miles
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 2.49 miles


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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk

Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Ash Tree Vets
Unit 9 Priory Business Park Kibworth Leicestershire LE8 0RX kibworth@ashtreevets.co.uk Website 2.68 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 4.12 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 3.36 miles

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 4.28 miles

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 4.64 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 5.71 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks Are Ten Canal Locks, With Two ‘Staircases’ Each Of Five Locks, Located On The Leicestershire Line Of The Grand Union Canal. LE16 7RA 5.72 miles Foxton Locks Is Located South Of The City Of Leicester And Close To Market Harborough.

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 7.39 miles We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	14.5°C	12.1°C	10.5°C	9.2°C	11.5°C	15.1°C	18.7°C	21.3°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	18.4°C	12.9°C
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